Welcome to Glen Rock Jewish Center!

Rabbi Jennifer Schlosberg

Shalom! The GRJC is a welcoming, vibrant and diverse congregation, with a strong commitment to purposeful Jewish living.

Our egalitarian Conservative congregational family strives to make the beauty and spirit of our Jewish tradition come alive for all of our members. As a congregation, we embrace each individual and each family. And, as a community, we are on an exciting journey of Jewish growth, exploration, and discovery.

We welcome all Jewish people and families, including spouses of other faiths, regardless of gender and orientation, as the prophet Isaiah taught, 'this house is a house of prayer for all people.'

The great Rabbi Hillel taught: "Become a part of your community" (Pirke Avot 2:5). It is our hope that you will become part of our community, and that we may all grow together.

What's Happening at GRJC

SHABBAT SERVICES
Fridays, 8:00 pm; Saturdays, 9:00 am
Services are conducted year-round and during all holy days and festivals.

TISHA B'AV SERVICE
Saturday, July 25th, evening at 9:00 pm
Join us as we conclude Shabbat together with an inspiring Havdalah service. Then, we will mark this important day in our Jewish history with Tisha B'Av services, including beautifully chanted selections from the Book of Lamentations. There will be a discussion of the poem "On the Slaughter" by Hayyim Nahman Bialik, a major poet of the Hebrew renaissance. Given that Tisha B'Av is a mournful day, it is customary to sit on the floor in the dark for services. Please bring your flashlight so you can follow along. We hope to see you there. We hope to see you there.

GRJC VISION COMMITTEE
Interested in the future of the Glen Rock Jewish Center?
The GRJC VISION COMMITTEE invites you to check out the debut of its just-launched website via the VISION 4 GRJC.
You'll learn about the rationale and origins of our Vision initiative, gain access to transcripts from our envisioning round table sessions and see the results of our Star of David surveys.
And... you'll have an opportunity to provide feedback, comments and suggestions for this work in progress.
So don't delay. Our future is around the corner, and we invite everyone to be a part of it!

Sweet Times with Sisterhood
Dessert Party to Welcome Rabbi Schlosberg
Volunteers are needed to make this event a great success. Please email Randi at randiasher@hotmail.com or call her at 201-493-7151 to volunteer
Thursday, July 30, 7:30 pm.

SAVE THE DATE!!
Dinner Dance To honor and celebrate Rachel Blumenstyk's 25 years of service to the Glen Rock Jewish Center
Saturday, October 24, 2015

"KULANU" Special Needs Hebrew School Program
For many years, the Glen Rock Jewish Center has provided accommodations for Hebrew school children who need a bit of extra help. Click HERE for more info
Click HERE to read the full Jewish Standard article.

The GRJC Cookbook
Makes a Great Gift!
Glen Rock Jewish Center is presents a cookbook for all seasons and all styles.
Enjoy heritage recipes from yesteryear, time-honored classics with a modern twist as well as meal ideas featuring the latest and healthiest ingredients.
Each recipe was lovingly submitted by GRJC members, friends and family.
The cookbook features helpful hints, substitutions and Hebrew blessings for different foods and occasions.
The price for this visually pleasing, historic and inspirational cookbook is only $l8 a copy. Shipping anywhere in the US is available for an additional $6.
E-mail Jane Spindel at trehugr@aol.com or if you are a GRJC Nursery School parent, please email Orlee Goldfeld at orleeandmarc@yahoo.com for yours!Jewish Standard article

ZIONISM 101
Most people know who Theodor Herzl was; but did you ever hear of Vladamir Jabotinsky?
Find out about these and other improtant figures in modern Jewish History. Click on the link belowZionism101.org

FOR PARENTS: IN THE FACE OF THE CURRENT SITUATION IN ISRAEL
Click HERE for a guide from the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland. It has two sections to help parents.
The first contains expert advice on helping your child deal with crisis and tragedy. The second contains action steps you and your family may take to help answer questions or deal with high emotions that may find their way home.

Give a Gift of Israel Bonds
Celebrate births, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, graduations and more with a gift of Israel bonds. Mazel Tov bonds and eMitzvah bonds (available only online) can be purchased for all your special occasions.
Click "Here" for more info.